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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.28, 64.77 and 29.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.28, 64.77 and 29.51 is: 44.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.28 : 64.77 = 29.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.28/64.77 = 29.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.28x = 64.77 × 29.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.28x = 1,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911.36/43.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.16

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